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Heston Brake Long Barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wales, dating to the period approximately 3500–2500 BCE. The structure comprises an elongated earthen mound characteristic of long barrows from this era, serving as a communal burial place for members of early agricultural communities. The site reflects the ritual and ceremonial practices of Neolithic societies, with the distinctive linear form typical of megalithic monuments across Britain and Wales during the early prehistoric period. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important example of early monumental architecture and provides evidence for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Wales.
Heston Brake Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM018. View the official record →
Heston Brake Long Barrow is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wales, dating to the period approximately 3500–2500 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM018.
Heston Brake Long Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Heston Brake Long Barrow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM018.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portskewett Hill Roman Site (0.8 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett (0.8 km), Harold's House (site of) (0.9 km).
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